626 First Avenue
Foundation work has started at SHoP Architects' project on the East River in Murray Hill. The design includes two towers, 40 and 47 stories, with a predominantly glass enclosure on the east and west facades and a more solid enclosure of copper panels on the north and south facades. The towers are connected by a "skybridge" towards the top with a wealth of amenities including: indoor lap pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, spa area, squash court, weight room, cardio space, juice bar, yoga and Pilates studio, daycare, golf simulator, flexible workout space, studio, and lounge. When completed, the project will bring 800 residential units to the area.
The corner of First Avenue and East 36th Street.
View of the construction site from East 36th Street.
Looking west towards the site from the East River Esplanade.
The corner of East 35th Street and FDR Drive.
Looking north along East 35th Street.
Architects: SHoP Architects; Developer: JDS Development Group; Program: Residential, Retail; Location: Murray Hill, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.
One Vandam
Since the previous update in early June, One Vandam has grown from the half way mark to its full height of 14 stories. Façade installation is also well underway, with curtain wall panels installed on the third and fourth floors. The façade is composed of metal, glass, and limestone panels from a quarry in Alabama. A randomized pattern is created by three unit types: glass, limestone panels on the exterior, and a back-pan limestone panel that sits behind the glass. For now, the stone panels are absent on the façade, awaiting installation at a later time.
When completed, the project will bring 25 residences to the portion of the SoHo neighborhood that transitions to Hudson Square.
The west façade on Avenue of the Americas.
Detail of the curtain wall units with the gridded limestone panel supports visible.
Installation of a curtain wall unit on the fourth floor.
Looking south along Avenue of the Americas with the 166 Avenue of the Americas expansion in the background (right).
God's Love We Deliver expansion underway at 166 Avenue of the Americas by Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel.
Looking south along Avenue of the Americas.
Architects: BKSK Architects; Program: Residential; Location: SoHo, New York, NY; Completion: 2015.
